18/09/2026
The Convention on Cluster Munitions prohibits the use, production, stockpiling and transfer of these weapons.
Key obligations for States Parties include:
* Destroying stockpiles within eight years.
* Clearing contaminated land.
* Providing comprehensive assistance to victims, including medical care, rehabilitation, and support for social and economic reintegration.
Since its adoption, the CCM has significantly reduced the use of cluster munitions. It has also led to the destruction of nearly 1.5 million cluster munitions and 180 million sub-munitions stockpiles β representing all declared stockpiles from 42 States Parties. Additionally, large-scale clearance of contaminated land has enabled communities to return safely and rebuild their lives.
Despite these achievements, recent developments threaten to undermine this progress. Upholding and strengthening humanitarian disarmament efforts is essential to protect civilians and maintain momentum toward a world free of cluster munitions.
With the Third Review Conference of the Convention on Cluster Munitions taking place in Laos from 14β18 September 2026, this year provides an important opportunity to amplify messaging on the humanitarian impact of cluster munitions, particularly in the region, and to reinforce the importance of the Conventionβs prohibition.
More information:https://blogs.icrc.org/app/uploads/sites/104/2026/09/Convention-on-Cluster-Munitions.pdf